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CGST hires professional theatre artists to staff its summer theatre camp.

The Columbia Gorge School of Theatre, located in White Salmon, Washington, seeks a professional, enthusiastic, positive staff for its summer performing arts camp. 7 1/2 week contract (June 22 - August 11, 2008) for professional training and production of shows. Equity contracts are possible (CGST currently uses a Guest Artist contract). CGST is located on the 142 acre Blue Moon Ranch, which is surrounded by 10,000 acres of forest. Summer activities include hiking, swimming in Standing Bear Pond, and other sports. CGST trains students ages 11 - 18 from all over the country and around the world. Each year, about 125 students from 15 - 20 states and 3 - 4 foreign countries attend CGST! Classes are in Meisner Acting, Music, Body Awareness, Singing, Dance, Linklater Voice, TV/Film Acting, The Biz, and Theatre Potpourri taught by camp counselors. (view our camp sessions and class offerings) CGST is located 35 minutes from Hood River and 90 minutes from Portland, OR. Have a great time this summer in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!

Why work at CGST?

•Collaborate with Other Professionals - Look at our Staff bios!
•Have an Impact on Youth from All Over the World - 235 students from 35 states and 10 foreign countries attended CGST in 2000, with similar numbers ever since.
•Be Part of a Summer Stock Experience - at CGST we produce about two dozen shows a summer.
•Wear Many Hats - CGST staff get a well-rounded experience of theatre, counseling, and outdoor fun!
•Thrive in Challenge and Variety - No two days are alike at CGST.
•Forget about Rent, Buying Food, and Spending Lots of Money - CGST staff receive food and housing for the summer.
•Blossom in an Emotionally Safe Environment - CGST is a unique oasis of love and support.
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Please apply between January - March for the upcoming summer camp. Yes, we'll accept applications after that.

Interviews begin in April.

You must send in a new application for each year you wish to be considered. Thank you! :-)

• HEAD CHEF/COOK: we are seeking an experienced Head Cook for our summer theatre camp. Cook 3 meals a day, 5 days a week. Must have experience, especially with cooking for large groups (up to 80), menu planning, and ordering. A positive attitude is a must! Excellent pay! Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered.

• MUSICAL DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTOR: Duties include teaching music and singing classes, musically directing the musicals, and playing the shows. Piano skills, teaching and professional experience a must. Degree preferred. Acting experience a plus. Competitive salary, airfare/travel, room and board. Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered. Click here for full JOB DESCRIPTION.

• DANCE DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER / INSTRUCTOR: Duties include teaching dance classes (jazz, tap, ballet) and Direct/Choreograph the musicals. Teaching and professional experience a must. Degree preferred. Acting experience a plus. Competitive salary, airfare/travel, room and board. Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered. Click here for full JOB DESCRIPTION.

• CAMP COUNSELORS / TECHNICIANS / INSTRUCTORS: Duties include creating outdoor activities, offering supportive counseling to the students, doing technical theatre work on the shows, teaching Theatre Potpourri and Wild Card classes, and staying with & supervising the students during off hours. Some kitchen responsibilities required. Production skills preferred: guest directors, guest actors, lighting designer/board operators, sound designers, set designer/builders, stage managers, musicians to play the show, etc. Camp counselors should also have teaching abilities: stage combat, Suzuki, masks, tai chi, mime, improv, stand up comedy, Alexander, Grotowski, martial arts, acrobatics, theatre history, directing, speech, playwriting, Shakespeare, tech theatre, puppetry, etc. Life guards are always sought, as are Guitarists. B.F.A./B.A. theatre students ideal. Very limited time off (email us for details). Competitive salary, travel reimbursement, room & board. Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered. Click here for full JOB DESCRIPTION.

• TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / CAMP COUNSELOR / INSTRUCTOR: Duties include organizing the Camp Counselors' work on the shows, fulfilling the technical needs for the two dozen shows we produce in a summer, and using various technical skills to benefit our season. Production skills required: lighting designer/board operator, sound designer, set designer/builder, stage manager, costume designer, etc. TD sleeps in the room with the students, and will serve as a Camp Counselor & Instructor. TD will often run errands for the productions and for CGST's needs, so a driver's license is required. The TD gets paid in the range of the camp counselors. Very limited time off (email us for details). Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered.

• KITCHEN ASSISTANT: we are seeking a Kitchen Assistant for our summer theatre camp. Assist with cooking 3 meals a day, 6 days a week. Position requires cleaning the kitchen, prepping meals, working with camp counselors/intern/apprentices in the kitchen, and washing dishes. A positive attitude is a must! Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered.

• INTERNSHIPS: Duties include tech theatre work, ranch work, assisting camp counselors with activities, and kitchen work. Interns do not attend classes, do not pay tuition, and are generally paid a stipend (room and board are provided). Possible performance opportunities, as well as possible college or high school credit. Specific internships are possible, including Intern Counselors, Assistant to the Executive Director, Assistant to the Youth Director, Assistant to the Technical Director, and Assistant to the Artistic Director. Please print the staff application and send it in asap. Be sure to indicate the dates you're available. We prefer interns to be available for the entire 12 week contract -- or as much of it as possible. Interns are generally 18 - 19 years old. Very limited time off (email us for details). A driver's license is recommended. Please print, fax & mail in the STAFF APPLICATION to be considered.

• APPRENTICESHIPS: Duties include tech work, ranch work, assisting camp counselors with activities, and kitchen work. Apprentices are a student in a session (be it a two week or a four week session) and work the rest of the summer. They pay reduced tuition fees and have possible performance opportunities in the other shows. Apprentices receive the college or high school credit that is offered with the session they attend. Room and board provided throughout the summer. Very limited time off (email us for details). Apprentices are generally ages 16 - 17. Please send in a STAFF APPLICATION and a STUDENT APPLICATION. (please note, we are phasing out this program)

Also seeking Ranch Assistants and an Assistant Cook/Dishwasher.

CGST is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- all interested parties are encouraged to apply!

Click here for a Printable Job Application

Please ALSO fax your resume/application to: 212-656-1336.

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